Dinky XL

[Jack Napalm]

I have a lead on a Metalic Blue Dinky XL I am guessing is from the mid 90's. I haven't seen it yet but it's suppose to be in very good condition. What kind of price is reasonable for these guitars?

[Carbuff]

Re: Dinky XL

Hmm, $250-$350 depending on condition, mods and/or upgrades. This is an import probably with professional on the headstock? It also depends on if you end up really liking it, then it may be worth more to you.

[Inazone]

Re: Dinky XL

I've seen them go as high as $600. I landed a metallic black XL with Schaller trem and Duncan pickups for around $350 with OHSC, although it'd had some repairs done to it as well. Best $350 I ever spent on a guitar.

[DonP]

Re: Dinky XL

$600? Was that in mint shape with ebony and real MOP Sharkies?

[veliyasin]

Re: Dinky XL

As far as I know XLs don't have ebony boards.

[RacerX]

Re: Dinky XL

Xls have bound rosewood boards, also the body wood is basswood. I have seen excellent ones go for 400-450

[Inazone]

Re: Dinky XL

Well, there was a time not terribly long ago when `90s Professionals were going for rather outlandish prices. I'll be the first to say that they are great guitars, but sometimes I think that people get caught up in the "old Japanese Jacksons are as good as USAs" hype and pay more than they normally would.

I spent $350 on my modded Dinky XL and spent $300 refinishing (GMW) a Soloist Pro that I bought for $460, and I think very highly of them. Then again, look at what a bound Pro neck with MOP inlays goes for on eBay.

[Jack Napalm]

Re: Dinky XL

Thanks all. I'll get a chance to actually see it next Saturday and will determine how good of shape it really is in.

[OnlineStageGear]

Re: Dinky XL

I have a 1994 Dinky XL that I would probably never sell. They RARELY sell below $300 and they are worth every frekin penny.

Matt